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Microsoft Drops Forced Windows 10 Updates

Microsoft has decided to stop forcing users to update the Windows 10 OS. The latest version of the OS will hand over the control of the process to the user, enabling them to decide when to download and install new patches.

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Bart Swiatek

April 5, 2019

Microsoft Drops Forced Windows 10 Updates

Fallout 76 April Roadmap

Bethesda revealed April roadmap for Fallout 76. Incoming attractions include e.g. the Burrows, a new questline, repair kits and the SnapMatic! Camera.

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Adrian Werner

April 5, 2019

Fallout 76 April Roadmap

1.2.0 Update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey Launches

Ubisoft continues post-release support of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Today, the game has received the 1.2.0 update, which, in addition to stability fixes, introduces support for the upcoming additional content.

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Agnes Adamus

April 4, 2019

1.2.0 Update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey Launches

New Projects from Life is Strange Devs and Other News

Today's topics: two new projects from DONTNOD Entertainment, cross-platform save games in Civilization VI and a new showdown mode in Red Dead Online. Welcome to your daily batch of short news from around the world.

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Milosz Szubert

April 4, 2019

New Projects from Life is Strange Devs and Other News

Artifact - Game Development Stopped

Valve has announced that it's stopped the planned development of Artifact. Instead, the developers focus on reworking the game.

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Adrian Werner

March 30, 2019

Artifact - Game Development Stopped

Star Citizen 3.5 Update – New Flight Model, Locations, and Missions

Cloud Imperium Games announced the 3.5 update for Star Citizen. The patch will be released today and introduce e.g. a new flight model, more character customization options and playable female characters.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 29, 2019

Star Citizen 3.5 Update – New Flight Model, Locations, and Missions

The Division 2 Patch Adds New Stronghold and Challenges

A patch is coming to Tom Clancy's The Division 2 next week, which will enable us to assault a news stronghold, called Tidal Basin. The patch will also add weekly invasions and additional difficulty levels.

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Adrian Werner

March 28, 2019

The Division 2 Patch Adds New Stronghold and Challenges

New Humble Bundle, Battlefront II Update, and other news

Today's topics: Sony will no longer provide digital codes to retailers, a new Humble Bundle, new update for Battlefront II and the creators of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 trailer. Welcome to your daily batch of news highlights.

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Milosz Szubert

March 28, 2019

New Humble Bundle, Battlefront II Update, and other news

1.0.4. Patch Breaks Anthem's Equipment System

Yesterday Anthem received the 1.0.4 update, which introduced a number of changes and novelties to BioWare's game. Unfortunately, not everything went according to plan - users report that the patch broke a few things in the equipment system.

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Bart Swiatek

March 28, 2019

1.0.4. Patch Breaks Anthem's Equipment System

Fallout 76 Survival Mode Beta Launches

Fallout 76 received a patch, adding the beta version of Survival Mode, which focuses on PvP competition.

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Adrian Werner

March 28, 2019

Fallout 76 Survival Mode Beta Launches

Metro Exodus Has Received New Game Plus Mode

4A Games has released a large patch for Metro Exodus. The patch introduces the much-anticipated New Game Plus mode, where players can start the game again, with the equipment unlocked beforehand.

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Christian Pieniazek

March 27, 2019

Metro Exodus Has Received New Game Plus Mode

Windows 10 Gets New File Explorer?

Fluent Design gradually gains a foothold in Windows 10. There are rumors that Microsoft is preparing to make changes to the appearance of yet another program - the file explorer.

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Christian Pieniazek

March 26, 2019

Windows 10 Gets New File Explorer?

Error in The Division 2 Causes 100% CPU Usage

A serious error was discovered in Tom Clancy's The Division 2. On some PCs, the bug causes the CPU usage to rise to 100%, which leads to significant fps drops and stuttering.

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Adrian Werner

March 26, 2019

Error in The Division 2 Causes 100% CPU Usage

Firestorm: Battlefield 5 Battle Royale Mode Launches

Firestorm mode debuts in Battlefield V. The new game mode features the biggest map in the history of the series and enables us to play both solo and in 4-person teams. Duo mode will be added in April.

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Milosz Szubert

March 25, 2019

Firestorm: Battlefield 5 Battle Royale Mode Launches

Microsoft Speeds Up Games in DirectX 12

Microsoft informed that the DirectX 12 API can now support a new solution, which enables video games to run more efficiently.

Tech

March 24, 2019

Microsoft Speeds Up Games in DirectX 12

EA DICE Publishes Battlefield 5 Roadmap

EA DICE plans to support Battlefield 5 with additional contents at least until this autumn. The studio has presented a roadmap for the game, including new maps, game modes, and challenges which will appear in subsequent updates.

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Jakub Mirowski

March 24, 2019

EA DICE Publishes Battlefield 5 Roadmap

Steam Reveals New Layout and Functionalities

Among the highlights of Valve's panel during this years Game Developers Conference were the reworked layout of Steam library and developer events. The former can be examined up close, and some interesting details have been revealed concerning the latter.

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Christian Pieniazek

March 22, 2019

Steam Reveals New Layout and Functionalities

Apex Legends Season 1 Begins; Battle Pass Details

Respawn Entertainment announced the release date of Battle Pass Apex Legends. From today the players will be able acquire rewards from Wild Frontier and check out the new character.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 19, 2019

Apex Legends Season 1 Begins; Battle Pass Details

Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch May Downgrade Visuals

The players are sounding the alarm: it seems like on the occasion of the latest 1.06 patch for Red Dead Redemption 2 the developers from Rockstar have somewhat downgraded the visual, abandoning the ambient occlusion effects.

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Jakub Mirowski

March 17, 2019

Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch May Downgrade Visuals

No Man's Sky Beyond - New Major Update Coming This Summer

In the summer, No Man's Sky will receive another major and free update, which will consist of three separate components. The first will focus on expanding the aspect of the game. Other details will be announced soon.

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Michael Kulakowski

March 16, 2019

No Man's Sky Beyond - New Major Update Coming This Summer